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Interviews with scholars of modern European politics about their new books

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Founded in 1932, the Pērkonkrusts ("Thunder Cross") was the largest and most prominent right-wing political party in Latvia in the early twentieth century. Its motto--"Latvia for Latvians!"--echoed the ultranationalist rhetoric of similar movements t... more

A podcast from Cornell University’s Brooks School of Public Policy Center on Global Democracy

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Each week, co-hosts Rachel Beatty Riedl and Esam Boraey bring together leading scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the ... more

Why are illiberal governments able to retain support? How are they defeated at election time? And how do (and should) governments driven by a desire to undo illiberalism proceed? For all interested in elections, democracy, accountability and represen... more

What do we mean when we talk about antisemitism? A thoughtful, vital new intervention from the award-winning historian. For most of history, antisemitism has been understood as a menace from Europe’s political Right, the province of blood-and-soil et... more

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Recent Guests

Paula Oppermann
Researcher at the Historische Kommission zu Berlin
Historische Kommission zu Berlin
Episode: Paula Oppermann, "Thunder Cross: Fascist Antisemitism in Twentieth-Century Latvia" (U Wisconsin Press, 2025)
Ben Stanley
Associate professor at the Centre for the Study of Democracy
SWPS University in Warsaw
Episode: Democracy After Illiberalism: A Warning from Poland
Stanley Bill
Professor of Polish Studies
University of Cambridge
Episode: Democracy After Illiberalism: A Warning from Poland
Mark Mazower
Ira D. Wallach Professor of History at Columbia University, specialist in modern Greece, 20th century Europe, and international history
Columbia University
Episode: Mark Mazower, "On Antisemitism: A Word in History" (Penguin Press, 2025)
Dr. Danny Orbach
Assistant Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, author of The Plots Against Hitler
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Episode: Danny Orbach, "Plots Against Hitler" (Mariner, 2016)
Dr. Gianna Englert
Associate professor at Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida
University of Florida
Episode: Gianna Englert, "Democracy Tamed: French Liberalism and the Politics of Suffrage" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Dr. Kevin Schultz
Professor and Chair of History at the University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago
Episode: Kevin M. Schultz, "Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Hannah Pool
Senior Researcher at the Max Planck Institute of the Study of Societies
Max Planck Institute of the Study of Societies
Episode: Hannah Pool, "The Game: The Economy of Undocumented Migration from Afghanistan to Europe" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Madison Schramm
Associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto and a non-resident fellow in the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program at the Stimson Center
University of Toronto
Episode: Madison Schramm, "Why Democracies Fight Dictators" (Oxford UP, 2025)

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Leo Bader
Host of the New Books Network

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Democratic Dialogues: Pathways of Democratic Backsliding, Resistance, and (Partial) Recoveries
Q: What strategies can be drawn from this research to counter polarization and democratic backsliding?
Identify common issues that can unite divided factions, such as movements against corruption or for fairness and freedom.
Democratic Dialogues: Pathways of Democratic Backsliding, Resistance, and (Partial) Recoveries
Q: What advice would you give to those worried about US democracy heading into the 2026 election cycle?
Recognize the real threats to democracy, act collectively, and be aware of areas where power lies to voice pressures.
Democracy After Illiberalism: A Warning from Poland
Q: Would you say that the PiS government could have remained in power by doing less democratic illiberalism?
It's possible, but the party was under pressure from its constituents to act on certain issues, which led to implementing contentious reforms.
Democracy After Illiberalism: A Warning from Poland
Q: What was decisive in explaining the election outcomes in the autumn of 2023?
The loss of governance by the PiS was due to various factors, including loss of control over political narratives, particularly regarding abortion laws and the government's handling of COVID-19.
Gianna Englert, "Democracy Tamed: French Liberalism and the Politics of Suffrage" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Q: Can you just very briefly introduce yourself?
Dr. Gianna Englert, an associate professor at Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida, mentions her work bridges political theory and contemporary political science.

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The content explores a diverse array of topics within modern European politics through in-depth discussions with authors of newly published books in the field. Discussion themes frequently revolve around historical contexts, political movements, governance challenges, and the sociocultural dynamics shaping contemporary Europe. The podcast is distinguished by its focus on both scholarly perspectives and real-world implications, inviting listeners into the intricate narratives that intertwine literature, political theory, and practical politics. This mixture caters to those interested in understanding the complexities of European political landscapes through academic insights.

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